26 May 2010

A chest with some heft. Bone inlay, stamped lead frame at top of back, and a very special piece of green German glass laid over mirror, looking back at you. Saw tooth cut on top drawer; gilt and washed, and then waxed and rubbed warm. Articulated corners. Layers of paint worn through; rubbed on, and off, and clawed with fingers when wet.

About Me

Essential. Elemental. Original. Serendipitous. Inspired by ancient art, architecture, nature, modern works. A synthesis of old and new, incorporating common materials in new ways. The interplay of different materials and textures. Handmade, conceived and executed with strict attention to detail. Careful restraint. An alchemy of juxtapositions that is more than a sum of its parts. Simple forms with embellished surfaces and engaging details. Sometimes recycled materials give new life to discarded objects. Materials discovered, a use is found. Painted surfaces acquire depth. Layers of color, applied, scrubbed, scraped, sanded, combed, scratched through to reveal what lies beneath. Tinted waxes hand burnished.
Some pieces freestanding, others fitted to the fabric of the project. Collaborations with designers/architects welcomed. Site visits often useful. A sketch and cost will be provided. Complete design services available. Please call or email with any questions. danielhale64@yahoo.com
www.danielhale.com
707.963.1283